Broken hearts

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

It seems like a good day to remind myself that only God can heal a broken heart. In this life we live there will always be opportunities to have one. The instant we take a chance on loving something or someone, you just upped your ante to the possibility of suffering a broken heart. Parents know it well because no matter how old your children are, you hurt when they hurt. But it’s not exclusive to parents. Ripple effects are huge when you love people. And hopefully most of the time life will be fun and happy and filled with much laughter.

But what about when it’s not?

There’s not much of a test in sharing joy, unless you struggle with jealousy. But helping shoulder the burden of a broken heart is the true test of love. Sadness can overwhelm you if you let it but hopefully, when the time comes, you will have at least one person in your life point you to the answer. I’m grateful for a loving compassionate God that cares about every tear shed no matter the sorrow. If we hurt, He is moved to compassion for us. He never checks off anyone’s pain as insignificant...people do that.

And when your heart is broken, He will be waiting for your decision to give Him the chance and the time to heal it. He can do it. The worst shattered heart can be made new with His tender touch and loving arms. I know He can do it. He’s done it for me many times.

And go ahead and tell Him what you are thinking because whether you believe it or not, He already knows. You aren’t hiding any of your thoughts from Him. He knows them all. If you think He can’t fix your problem, tell Him. He knows that too. But also be willing to say, “But, I’ll let you try God.” And that’s all you have to do except be open to Him, be patient, trust Him and give Him time. And it will be done.

He knows your fears.

He wants your burdens.

He is able.

He cares for you.

He whispers in your ear how much He loves you.

He dances over you.

He delights in you.

He is a good God whether we understand His ways or not.

And so if today your burden is a little soul going back to heaven instead of into the arms of 2 excited, loving parents, the heartbreak may seem just too heavy. There may be little comfort today. But I know your baby will come. And the one you never got to hold will never leave your heart and will someday be waiting to meet you in heaven. Where there will be no more tears or sorrow. Until then, Big Frank and Gran and all our loved ones in heaven have lots of swinging and rocking to stay busy.

I will trust God with all that I am even when my heart is broken.